Program Overview

Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)

The Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.) at the American University in Dubai provides engineers, architects, and construction professionals with an opportunity to broaden their education portfolio and advance in their careers. Through a well-balanced combination of theory and practice, students are able to combine their research-based graduate studies with first-hand practical experience in the construction of infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, industrial, commercial, and residential facilities.

Program Overview

The curriculum provides a unique integration of global and regional perspectives, emphasizing the role of technology, technical communication, and research in the construction management profession. With classes taught by world-class faculty holding doctoral degrees in engineering, business, and law, the 30-credit hour program can be completed in one and a half years (full-time) or two years (part-time). The curriculum encompasses a blend of technical and management courses, augmented by two thesis courses.

Program Details

The Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.) at AUD consists of 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses. The program includes 24 credit hours of coursework, as well as a 6-credit-hour master’s thesis in a research topic agreed upon with the graduate advisor. The curriculum’s emphasis on both coursework relevant to construction and on developing a record of publication through thesis work makes the program desirable for students wishing to pursue doctoral studies.

• Curriculum offerings are structured around a set of four core construction engineering courses, combined with one course in Decision Management.
• Elective options include courses in areas such as:
  • Building Information Modeling
  • Sustainability in Design and Construction
  • Construction Safety Engineering
  • Lean Construction
  • Managerial Economics

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.), graduates will be able to:

• Advance their professional careers while staying current in the field of construction management and related disciplines
• Demonstrate social and ethical responsibility by adhering to the principles of sustainability, safety, and cultural diversity in the workplace
• Articulate professional challenges, perspectives, and decisions through technical communication

Admission Requirements

All applying students must have:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related discipline, from an accredited national or regional institutional body, achieving a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) or better in undergraduate study
• Candidates who have a minimum of three years of work experience will be given preference for admission
• For students who do not have a background in Engineering, Architecture, or a closely-related discipline, undergraduate transcripts will be evaluated to determine whether undergraduate prerequisite courses or a placement examination is required
• Students must achieve an academic IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL score of (550 ITP [Paper-based]) or (79 IBT), or 1400 on EmSAT English

Facilities

The university offers state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
• Environmental Laboratory
• Materials/Structures Laboratory
• Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
• Circuits, Electrical Systems, and Robotics Labs
• Enterprise Computing Lab

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Professor of Civil Engineering: Peiman Kianmehr
• Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering: Ahmed Badr Mabrouk
• Senior Consultant: Mohamad Nagi
• Associate Professor of Civil Engineering: Mohammed Zaki
• Associate Professor of Civil Engineering: Timur Ibrahim Mauga

Staff

The staff includes:

• Laboratory Engineer - Civil Engineering Department: Loreto Araojo
• Engineering Lab Coordinator: Sherine Amer

Related Programs

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)